Safety I&C Commissioning Engineer

Framatome Ltd is supporting Framatome SAS and the I&C BU for the Safety I&C as part of the localisation program. This will include testing the TXS and Unicorn equipments. The job will include a period of 5 months in Germany for practice and learning on the job.

Youll be embedded within our commissioning team on Hinkley Point C.
You will work alongside software and hardware experts to deliver I&C systems.

You will be responsible of ensuring the Control Command Nuclear Safety related is qualified before fuelling the HPC reactors. It will require a high level of professionalism and handling of the human factors.
Your future team will ensure high-performance safe and compliant commissioning across the reactor system and the auxiliaries systems information used in the safety guardelines.

Principal missions

Commissioning and testing Instrumentation & Control (I&C) systems across HPC plant units as part of the OEMs team.

Conducting root cause analysis and troubleshooting of automation and control faults.

Leading diagnostic testing on TXS UNICORN.

Overseeing calibration and verification of field instrumentation linked to the cabinets.

Supporting integration and testing within the plant control systems.

Coordinating with system engineering operationsmaintenance.

Ensuring all testing activities are aligned with nuclear safety standards and plant procedures.

Being an example in procedure use and adherence avoiding blind PU&A

Having a high level of human performance and quality in delivering the tasks.

Managing documentation for commissioning progress non-conformances and system handover.

Ensuring deep first line analysis before raising concerns and work requests.

Taking part of problem resolution groups.

Flexibility will be asked on the location as being part of I&C taskforces in Europe.

This job is not flexible and requires a daily presence on site therefore you are eligible for a site allowance.

Languages (level)

English fluent

French is a bonus

German is a bonus

To be considered we require the following Qualifications Experience and Skills:

Degree qualified Engineer (in an appropriate scientific or engineering discipline)
First successful experience in Nuclear Engineering (3 to 8 years experience)
Knowledge of EPR design UK context is a plus
Experience in multi-disciplinary teams on large projects
Knowledge of System Engineering principles
In depth knowledge about the various TXS systems:
Protection system (PS)

Reactor Control Surveillance and Limitation System (RCSL)

Severe Accident I&C System (SA I&C)

Basic knowledge of the hardware and software products of TXS technology.
Experience in Conventional HMI (SICS) system and interfaces with different I&C systems
Overview of the hardware backup system (For ex. HBS Unicorn)
Desirable qualifications experience and skills:

Able to take a strategic view with good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate at all levels
Motivated and disciplined with an ability to work to deadlines and prioritise work across multiple workstreams
Able to write and review technical documents which present complex arguments clearly
Able to take a proactive approach to management and resolution of technical topics
Strong organisational and communication skills able to liaise between multiple stakeholders and maintain a clear overview for specific topics

25 days annual leave per year rising by 1 day for every 2 years worked (max 30 days) Bank Holidays

8% employer pension contribution with employee 1% contribution (salary sacrifice)

Individual and family private health care

Dental insurance for employees

Cashplan Level 2 cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Income Protection

Professional Body Membership

Tusker Electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)

Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice)

Babbel learn a new language

Generous family leave Maternity and paternity 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.